concurring opinion

noun

, Law.

1. (in appellate courts) an opinion filed by a judge that agrees with the majority or plurality opinion on the case but that bases this conclusion on different reasons or on a different view of the case.

Example Sentences

One of the justices on the panel, Judge Patrick Higginbotham, wrote a concurring opinion expressing frustration with the test, and asked the Supreme Court to intervene.

From BBC

He used his concurring opinion to the immunity ruling to ‘highlight another way in which this prosecution may violate our constitutional structure.’

From Salon

In his concurring opinion, he's like, "You guys, we can just use the 14th Amendment. It’s right there."

From Salon

“The horrible shooting spree in Las Vegas in 2017 did not change the statutory text or its meaning,” he wrote in a concurring opinion on the ruling.

From Los Angeles Times

In his concurring opinion, Justice Neil Gorsuch said “lower courts would be wise to take heed” and limit use of “universal injunctions” blocking all enforcement of laws that face legal challenges.

From Seattle Times